Juan Manuel Márquez vs Orlando Salido September 18, 2004 1080p HBO Commentary

In his previous bout, four months prior, Marquez had the most disastrous first round of his career, hitting the canvas 3 times by way of Manny Pacquiao. Showing all the heart and determination in the world he managed to fight his way to a draw that was seen as controversial by both sides. Juan Manuel Marquez 126 lbs beat Orlando Salido 126 lbs by UD in round 12 of 12 Date: 20040918 Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Referee: Tony Weeks Judge: Glen Hamada 117111 Judge: Duane Ford 118110 Judge: Raul Caiz Sr 117111 World Boxing Association Featherweight Title (2nd. defending of Marquez) International Boxing Federation Featherweight Title (3rd. defending of Marquez) Weights: 126 lbs (each) Salido unusually came into the figth very passive giving away many of the early and middle rounds, Marquez was successfully counterpunching Salido and building a significant lead, Salido closed strong and won the later rounds but that wasn t enough and Marquez got a well deserved victory.